Statements and communiques
President Mnangagwa should crack media reforms whip
As President Emmerson Mnangagwa assumes his presidency following his inauguration as Zimbabwe’s new leader, MISA Zimbabwe urges him to prioritise the implementation of long overdue media reforms...
MISA confronts parly on delay in media reforms
The Speaker of Speaker of the National Assembly Honorable Advocate Jacob Mudenda Parliament of Zimbabwe Nelson Mandela Avenue Harare, Dear Sir, RE:CONCERN OVER DELAYS IN MEDIA REFORMS IN LINE WITH...
Government should investigate crimes against journalists
As the world commemorates International Day to end Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, MISA Zimbabwe urges the Zimbabwean government to investigate cases involving the assault of journalists...
Government should investigate crimes against journalists
As the world commemorates International Day to end Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, MISA Zimbabwe urges the Zimbabwean government to investigate cases involving the assault of journalists...
New Cybersecurity Ministry must build trust and respect rights
MISA Zimbabwe notes with concern the creation of a new ministry of Cybersecurity, Threat Detection and Mitigation in the ministerial reassignments and appointments made by President Robert Mugabe on...
Barring of private media by Vice President disturbing
MISA Zimbabwe is deeply disturbed by reports that Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s security details on 5 October 2017, barred the private media from covering a press briefing convened by the Vice...
MISA Zimbabwe’s new-look website promotes the right to information and free speech
MISA Zimbabwe has launched its revamped website, making it easier to keep up with freedom of expression and access to information developments in Zimbabwe and across southern Africa. The overhauled...
Threats against social media unlawful
MISA Zimbabwe is disquieted by the string of threats that have recently been issued against the use of social media by citizens. This follows a series of threats by Ministers Patrick Chinamasa, ...
‘Enact a Freedom of Info law to enable citizens to access information’ – MISA Zimbabwe
MISA Zimbabwe joins the world in commemorating Right To Know Day and urges the Zimbabwean government to fulfil its constitutional and regional obligations to foster the enjoyment of...